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First time (actual staying) trip to DL. going for 4 days. Doing Tink half and looking for great food places. Since I have never been, Im reaching out for good suggestions.
thanks for the help
We have to eat at Ble Bayou each time, because it is someplace only found at DL. It's less expensive to do lunch there. And if you want to try the iconic Monte Cristo sandwich, you can share it between two of you (and with how sweet it is, that's probably advised).
DL has the best corn dogs! At a little cart near the hub.
We enjoyed the food at the lounge at Grand California. My daughter is still talking about the Waygu beef sliders there.
We enjoyed both Blue Bayou and Ralph Brennan's. We also had breakfast at Flo's V8 café and it was a typical Disney breakfast, but the view was nice of the Cadillac Range.
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Breakfast: I would aim for an ADR at Carnation Cafe. If you are one of the first guests, you might get attention from Chef Oscar, the longest-employed Disney Park employee. http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/na...ce-on-thursday
Lunch: Fried Chicken at the Plaza Inn. The Yule Log is also well worth it, and you can split both. The Fried Chicken plate is really big.
Other: If you can stand the wait (no ADRs) the Cove Bar at DCA has lobster nachos that the bloggers gush over. I've never been able to take the time to wait to get in.
Pinocchio house flatbread pizzas are on my disney food bucket list. The corn dogs are good but I can't spend $9 on a corn dog.
I love ice cream, so a cone from Gibson Girl is always on my list.
The Whitewater cafe in the Grand Californian is reported to have great nachos, and the carnitas nachos are supposedly off-menu but offered and excellent.
For fine dining, I advise skipping Blue Bayou for the food quality, but it still may be worth it for the experience. We went last time and split a meal. For a $10 split fee, you get 2 servings of everything but the main dish.
I've read very good things about the taco stand area near Goofy's Sky School in DCA. Can't remember what that's called now.
One time we took our own butter in and had a sourdough feast with sourdough from the bakery in DCA.
Rancho del Zocalo at DL has a taco salad that is an excellent value. I got the beef, which was dry, but the size and freshness of the tortilla bowl and the veggies made it an excellent choice anyways. Next time I would get the chicken, or order it vegetarian. This is now a must do on every visit for me. It's definitely big enough to share.
Late Night Snack/Late Dinner: Chowder in a bread bowl if the Harbour Galley is open.
PLEASE don't overlook Trader Sam's at the DL Hotel. It's one of my favorite places on Earth. I haven't explored their food menu, but the ambiance is really the main draw. Drink quality depends on the bartender and your taste. I find the menu drinks a little on the too-sweet side, but I have a pretty specific palate for cocktails, so I'm not a great judge.
Hope this helps, I sure enjoyed writing it!
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We had the World of Color dining package at Carthay Circle in September and it was delicious. I didn't like the sides on offer and requested mashed potatoes instead. Best mashed potatoes I have ever eaten! I strongly recommend them!
I love Flo's V8 Cafe, for their hand-carved roast beef and turkey. I had the roasted chicken once, and it was really good.
For snacks: go to New Orleans Square (French Market, I think, or the window off to the side) and order beignets! This is not optional.
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